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Connectivity Crucial to Singapore's Role as Maritime Hub

Mar 07, 2018

To continue growing the maritime cluster and capturing new opportunities, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will strengthen the connectivity and inter-linkages of Singapore’s maritime cluster, build a vibrant innovation ecosystem…

IMO Celebrates 70 Years with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Mar 06, 2018

Seventy years to the day since the treaty establishing the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) was adopted, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II marked the occasion at IMO Headquarters in London on Tuesday (6 March). Accompanied by IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim…

IMO/MARPOL Amendments Enter Into Force

Mar 05, 2018

Requirements for ships to collect data on their fuel oil consumption entered into force on 1 March.  Other important amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) have also entered into force…

UAE Marine Environment Protection Association launched in Dubai

Mar 03, 2018

The Director General of HELMEPA, Dimitris C. Mitsatsos and the Chairman of Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries (DCMMI), Mr. Khamis Juma Buamim, signed the Inaugural Declaration to the formation of UAEMEPA, the United Arab Emirates Marine Environment Protection Association…

Cargo Ships Slow Transits to Curb Emissions, Protect Whales

Mar 02, 2018

Partners in an initiative to cut air pollution and protect whales have announced results from the 2017 program and publicly recognized the 11 shipping companies who participated, reducing speeds to 12 knots or less in two regions. For the…

Port of Oakland first: battery-powered truck enters the fleet

Feb 27, 2018

Next step in effort to find out if freight hauling can be diesel exhaust-free. Feb. 27, 2018: A battery-powered truck has entered the Port of Oakland fleet for the first time, testing the feasibility of zero-emission freight hauling. The Port said today that GSC Logistics…

Log-In Logística selects COMPAC

Feb 27, 2018

The containership segment’s commitment to ocean sustainability has been underscored with another order for Thordon Bearings’ COMPAC water lubricated propeller shaft bearing concept. The decision by Brazil-based cabotage carrier Log-In Logística…

Gasum to Set up Floating Gas Station Network

Feb 26, 2018

In line with the Nordic gas ecosystem, Gasum will be setting up heavy duty gas stations. The aim is to establish a tank infrastructure that meets the heavy transport segment's needs for rational logistics and accessibility. These establishments…

Intermarine Obtains Cyanide Code Certification

Feb 21, 2018

Project, breakbulk and heavylift cargo transporter Intermarine, LLC said it has been certified in full compliance with the International Cyanide Management Code (Cyanide Code) by The International Cyanide Management Institute (ICMI). Following an extensive audit process…

Opening of 2018 Navigation Season and Maximum Allowable Drafts

Feb 21, 2018

The opening of the 2018 navigation season is scheduled to take place on the following dates and times: • Welland Canal:  March 29, 2018 - 0800 hours (D.S.T.)  • Montreal / Lake Ontario Section:  March 29, 2018 - 0800 hours (D.S.T…

Aegean to Acquire H.E.C. Europe

Feb 21, 2018

Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding share capital of H.E.C. Europe Limited (H.E.C.), the parent company of Hellenic Environmental Center S.A…

Germany and Greece: Worst Vessel Dumpers

Feb 20, 2018

As in 2016, Germany and Greece top the list of country dumpers in 2017, according to new data released today by the NGO Shipbreaking Platform. German owners, including banks and ship funds, beached 50 vessels out of a total of 53 sold for demolition…

New Milestone for Nauticor`s LNG Bunker Operation

Feb 13, 2018

Nauticor has conducted the largest-ever LNG bunkering operation in Germany in the Elbehafen in Brunsbüttel.  The hopper dredger 'Scheldt River' received 85 tons of the environmentally-friendly fuel in a truck-to-ship operation this week…

Qatar Accedes to BWM Convention

Feb 08, 2018

​Sixty-eight countries have now signed up to International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s Ballast Water Management Convention, with Qatar being the latest to accede to the treaty helping to protect the marine environment.  The signatories…

Cargill Partners with Four NGOs on Shipping Sustainability

Feb 05, 2018

Dry bulk shipper Cargill said it is partnering with four NGOs to advance sustainability initiatives and increase accountability across the ocean shipping industry.The company said it has aligned with the Global Maritime Forum, the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network…

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